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“There are all kinds of atrocities, and I would have to say that, yes, yes, I committed the same kind of atrocities as thousands of other soldiers have committed in that I took part in shootings in free fire zones. I conducted harassment and interdiction fire.”

Quote by John F. Kerry

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John F. Kerry is a seasoned American politician who served as the United States Secretary of State. Born on December 11, 1943, in Massachusetts, he graduated from Yale University. He was first elected to Congress in 1972 and served as a Senator until 2013. As Secretary of State, Kerry was committed to promoting global peace and security, particularly his diplomatic efforts in the Middle East were highly regarded. more

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